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California billionaire's tax measure qualifies for 2026 ballot
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (304+ words) A billionaire tax measure has officially qualified for the 2026 General Election in November, according to the California secretary of state. If approved, the tax would impose a one-time 5% charge on taxpayers and trusts with covered assets valued over $1 billion, including…...
Surprise COVID test bills from Rume Health? Here's why they're showing up'and what to do
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (726+ words) A common reaction is: "I never did business with them." And for many people, that confusion makes sense. A lot of the testing sites people used during the pandemic didn't prominently operate under the name "Rume Health." They were often…...
President Trump launches Trump Rx: Who will save on drug costs?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) The White House has unveiled Trump Rx, a website aimed at reducing prescription drug costs by allowing direct purchases from manufacturers, though experts remain skeptical about its impact. The White House has launched Trump Rx, a website designed to allow…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (801+ words) Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Democrats forced…...
Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire, impacting some Covered California premiums
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (428+ words) California has allocated $190 million for 2026 to help offset the loss of Affordable Care Act credits. Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire at midnight, potentially leading to a significant increase in health insurance premiums, according to analysis firm KFF....
'Enroll now:' Why experts say you should enroll in the ACA even if premiums spike
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (507+ words) Pandemic-era tax credits for Affordable Care Act premiums are set to expire at the end of the year if lawmakers don't find a solution soon. Now, many are left wondering if they can afford to stay insured. For millions who…...
Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (332+ words) Today is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for coverage beginning January 1st. Many are facing tough choices for their healthcare as Congress' failure to extend pandemic-era tax credits have spiked premiums. Monday marks a crucial…...
California union proposes one-time tax on billionaires to offset Medicaid cuts
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (376+ words) A major union announced a proposal Thursday to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in California to address federal funding cuts to health care for low-income people. Proponents, including the Service Employees International Union, hope to place the statewide measure…...
See how much health insurance costs would go up if expanded ACA subsidies are allowed to expire
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (345+ words) The expiration of expanded ACA subsidies could lead to higher health insurance premiums for millions of Americans. The expanded Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, initially passed by Democrats in 2021 as part of pandemic relief legislation, are set to expire at…...
Americans face higher health insurance costs as sign-up period starts, but Congress could still take action
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (438+ words) Open enrollment started this weekend, but Congress is still debating a plan to lower costs. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplaces started this weekend, but Congress is still debating a plan to lower premiums. It's one of the issues…...